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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 UpdatevsVaer Tactical Field

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Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
7.4mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
36mm
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50 hoursh
40h
Jewels
42
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,100
$199

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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